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    Need Fastrack layout help!

    I did finally get two concentric loops up. The inner with 36 inch radii and the outer with 48 inch. I have the two loops connested and a reverse loop in the inside loop.
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    Is anyone here on MySpace or Facebook?

    I am on Activebass and belong to a few RR Forums. It sounds like a cool idea but there is only so much time. I certainly will investigate Facebook.
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    Veteran's Roll Call: All that served or serving our countries

    USAF - Early 70's.
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    Need Fastrack layout help!

    UP2CSX Draining the account....you are right. I read where somebody here complained about the high coats of the hobby. A reply was that any hobby for "adults" would be expensive. I guess that's so. It will be important for me to spend my money carefully, slowly, and over time. That is one of the...
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    track selection

    Check this out Fonzi: http://www.henrykautz.org/Trains/FT4x8-2.jpg
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    Need Fastrack layout help!

    I found this track plan. I love it. I don't know how to copy it to the forum, But here is the link: http://www.henrykautz.org/Trains/FT4x8-2.jpg I will have to build part of now, the rest of it later. I have not estimated the cost yet. Adding the buildings, etc - will be a long effort...
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    Get Good "Deals"

    I am 100% on Ebay and prefer to work with others that are. I buy NIB or as new with manufacturer's warranty. That being said, I like to keep the "mom & pop" stores in business. The only true bargains are somebody's mistake or desperation. Bothers me a little. You get what you pay for generally.
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    One last track question....

    I certainly appreciate your patience! I got the Fastrack on the recommendations that it is reliable, easy to use, and fits many track plans. I see that its disadvantages are that the road bed is a little wider than most other track, as is the trurning radius, and that it has a appearance...
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    Need Fastrack layout help!

    UP2CX - Thanks. I got the Fastrack on a recommendation that it is reliable, easy to use, and fits many track plans. I see that its disadvantages are that the road bed is a little wider than most other track, as is the trurning radius, and that it has a appearance between toy and scale. Would any...
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    Need Fastrack layout help!

    What I read was that Lionel measures the turning radius as if holding a string of the appropriate length to the center rail. Thus, the Fastrack 36" radius curves could be scribed in by holding point A of a 36 inch string and scribing an arch the end, point B, which would be the location of the...
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    Need Fastrack layout help!

    CP9302 - The set is in O Scale. With a the 36 Fastrack it will do the complete turn in 40 inches. Maybe I was not clear in my explanation.
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    Need Fastrack layout help!

    Good news. The church across the street has agreed to sell me some 30" X 96" tables for $10 each. I can buy from 1 to 12. Bad news is that currently I am relegated to the use of one 8' X 11' room for a train layout. The most expedient thing to do right now is to join two of these tables into a...
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    First train set does NOT work! Help!

    Happy to report situation resolved. LHS fixed it. Both they and MTH offered repair or replacement. Can't do much better than that. I am a happy camper.
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    First train set does NOT work! Help!

    I am going down tomorrow. Rich has made it fairly clear that if the engine can't be fixed easily he will simply replace it with another one. Thanks, nonetheless, for your reassurance.
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    First train set does NOT work! Help!

    Thanks all. I am contacting MTH and the local dealer, English's hobby shop in Montoursville, PA. I find it somewhat astounding that you can pay around $300 for a brand new train set, unwrap an engine that is carefully styro-foam protected, double wrapped with plastic and ties, cradled in a...
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    First train set does NOT work! Help!

    Ok, so I bought a MTH Rail King Pennsy RS-3 Diesel Freight Set. The engine sits on the track, makes a small electric hum, and after a few seconds the circuit breaker on the transformer trips and shuts down the controller. The caboose, which accompanies the set, will NOT light when the engine is...
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    Which would you choose for a starter set?

    Can do. Thanks.
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    Which would you choose for a starter set?

    I am going to English's (AKA Bowser Mfg) in Montoursville Saturday. I was thinking of picking up a starter set, some extra track, cars, accessories, etc. I want a smaller diesel and a few frieght cars. (I love different authentic looking box cars) Would you go with MTH or Lionel? Also, do...
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    Yard vs. Loop to save room. Does it work?

    Well, I am the annoying new guy here. I am negotiating with my wife for space for a layout. I am stuck between HO and O27. To save room, and still use the larger size I was thinking about maybe a yard instead of a continuous loop. I was wondering if any of you had insights into this? I...
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    How Old Were You?

    Now - 58. I am still debating gauge - soon to spend a bit of money. Hope I get it right. Locked in (mental) battle between HO and O-27. My dad used to run some of the American Flyer "S" gauge every year under the Christmas tree. Even then it wasn't very realistic but a lot of fun.




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